Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 293: [DD2]:

Sometimes, watching one's enemies suffer was even more satisfying than gaining wealth.

That was exactly how Jing Hongchen felt at the moment.

"At least Meng and Xiao are safe. That's a relief."

A trace of gratitude crossed his heart.

It was an immense stroke of luck that Xuan Zi's madness hadn't affected his grandson and granddaughter. If anything had happened to Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen, he wouldn't have been able to accept it.

"But why did Xuan Zi go berserk all of a sudden?"

"Could it have something to do with Su Yu?"

Jing Hongchen silently speculated. After all, Su Yu had spent quite some time at Shrek Academy.

Rumor had it that Su Yu was even romantically involved with a Shrek Academy student.

"That rascal... he's not a simple character," Jing Hongchen thought, worried that his precious granddaughter might be deceived.

Meng Hongchen was pure, straightforward, and obedient.

Just as these thoughts swirled in his mind, a sudden chill crawled up Jing Hongchen's spine.

With the instincts of a powerful cultivator, he immediately sensed danger.

"Not good! Everyone, get down!"

The moment his warning left his lips, four massive explosions erupted simultaneously in the hall.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Four deafening blasts shook the underground space. The sheer destructive force sent out terrifying shockwaves, almost like volcanic eruptions.

The explosions occurred right in the most densely populated areas, where numerous researchers were working.

Caught completely off guard, those at the epicenter of the blasts were vaporized instantly. Over a hundred metal tables were torn apart.

The devastating shockwaves rampaged outward with violent momentum, covering nearly a third of the entire hall in an instant.

"Ahh!"

A researcher named Fan Yu let out a desperate scream as half of his body was blown to pieces.

He had worked tirelessly to secure this opportunity to interact with the elite Soul Engineers of Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Yet, ironically, this very opportunity turned into his demise.

The explosion had erupted at the heart of the hall, where personnel were most concentrated. Those at the edges had barely been affected.

Fan Yu had just arrived at the center that day and, unfortunately, fell victim to sheer misfortune.

The entire hall was thrown into chaos.

However, the wealth and resilience of Illustrious Virtue Hall's Soul Engineers quickly became apparent.

Each Soul Engineer had triggered defensive shields, some even activating invincible barriers.

Aside from the initial hundred researchers who were vaporized, most of the other engineers, though gravely injured, managed to survive within a controlled death toll.

This moment highlighted the disparity in resources.

Shrek Academy was unrivaled in Soul Master training, but in Soul Tool craftsmanship, it was utterly lacking.

Had Fan Yu possessed an invincible shield, he might have survived the initial blast.

A Soul Engineer that Shrek Academy had invested heavily in was killed before he could achieve anything significant.

Of course, he wasn't the only casualty—many seven-ringed Soul Engineers of Illustrious Virtue Hall also perished.

For those who stood in the wrong place at the wrong time, fate was cruel.

The explosion left every Soul Engineer in a daze.

The terrifying blasts had come without warning.

And as soon as the explosions subsided, shadowy figures in black swiftly emerged from underground.

Without hesitation, they launched attacks in all directions.

These assailants were extraordinarily strong—none were below the rank of a Soul Sage.

Among them, the most powerful ones had even reached the level of a Titled Douluo.

Over ten Titled Douluo struck at once, instantly causing significant casualties.

"Bastards!"

Jing Hongchen roared in fury as a crimson glow burst forth from his body.

The red light, carrying incredible penetrative power, instantly skewered over a dozen Soul Sages, spraying the hall with blood.

At the same time, ear-piercing alarms blared throughout the hall.

After the initial chaos, Illustrious Virtue Hall launched a fierce counterattack.

Massive Soul Tools emerged from the ceiling—spiral-shaped constructs over five meters long, with their thickest sections exceeding two meters in diameter.

As blue-violet light surged along their coils, the sharp tips fired out beams of violet energy, each homing in on the black-clad invaders.

These violet beams carried devastating electric currents.

A single shot was enough to paralyze a Soul Sage instantly.

Even a Titled Douluo, if struck by over ten beams, would be rendered completely immobile.

Jing Hongchen's expression turned ruthless as he mercilessly obliterated a paralyzed Titled Douluo's head.

For the first time in this battle, a Titled Douluo had fallen.

"Jing Hongchen, you're courting death!"

A furious voice thundered through the hall as a figure materialized midair.

A layer of eerie green energy spread out, causing the ceiling-mounted Soul Tools to dissolve into nothingness.

The figure did not stop there—countless drops of green liquid shot toward the Soul Engineers like a deadly rainstorm.

"Du Busi, you're the one courting death!"

Jing Hongchen raised a crimson shield to block the poisonous droplets.

At the same time, red light exploded outward, launching thousands of metal tubes toward Du Busi like a relentless barrage.

Meanwhile, reinforcements from Illustrious Virtue Hall arrived.

Dozens of figures clad in various Soul Tools stormed the battlefield, immediately engaging the black-clad attackers.

"Kill them all!"

Du Busi commanded, leading his forces into a brutal assault against the Soul Engineers.

Unwilling to be outdone, the engineers retaliated with their Soul Tools, unleashing a relentless barrage of firepower.

The underground hall became a chaotic battleground, Soul Power surging and explosions shaking the air.

Du Busi's attacks were ruthless, aiming to kill with every move.

Jing Hongchen, gritting his teeth, fought back with all his might.

Both sides suffered losses, and their rage flared to the extreme.

They clashed over a hundred times, the sheer energy of their battle causing the once-indestructible metal dome to tremble violently.

The two fighters were immensely powerful.

Du Busi was a peak Rank 98 Super Douluo.

Jing Hongchen, though not at that level, was capable of holding his own against a Rank 98 powerhouse.

Their battle shook the underground structure, and it was only due to some restraint that the entire hall had not collapsed yet.

As the fight dragged on, Jing Hongchen started to feel the pressure.

Du Busi's true strength was far beyond his own.

Without his Soul Tools, he wouldn't even be qualified to stand before Du Busi.

But something felt off.

Despite his apparent fury, Du Busi seemed to be holding back—his true strength remained unexhibited.

Otherwise, it would be difficult for him alone to stop Du Busi.

At that moment, a sudden and violent rumbling erupted from underground.

The entire land seemed to tremble.

The intense roar caused both sides of the battle in the hall to pause instinctively.

Feeling the tremors coming from below, Jing Hongchen's expression changed drastically, his whole body turning cold.

"You bastard! How dare you?!"

Thinking of the most tightly guarded secret hidden deep below, even with his composure, Jing Hongchen was completely flustered.

He immediately abandoned Du Busi and tried to rush underground.

But how could Du Busi give him the chance?

Du Busi unleashed his full strength at once, a terrifying green storm sweeping across the entire hall.

As the storm spread, Du Busi did not hesitate to use his core soul power.

The overwhelming force not only engulfed Jing Hongchen but also covered numerous soul engineers from Illustrious Virtue Hall.

No one dared to underestimate Du Busi at this moment.

Jing Hongchen had no choice but to abandon his previous plan and turn to fight instead.

The other soul engineers also activated their protective barriers, resisting with all their might.

The battle reignited, with Du Busi and the other powerful members of the Body Sect firmly holding back the Illustrious Virtue Hall forces, creating an opportunity for their allies.

About fifteen minutes later, a sharp sound suddenly echoed from underground.

It was like a special communication signal.

"We got it!"

Du Busi's eyes lit up. He laughed heartily and waved his hand. "Retreat!"

The Body Sect powerhouses immediately launched attacks as they attempted to withdraw.

"Not a chance!"

Seeing that the Body Sect members were trying to escape, Jing Hongchen sneered and launched a desperate assault.

The other soul engineers no longer held back, unleashing their full firepower.

Faced with the frenzied attacks of the Illustrious Virtue Hall soul engineers, even the Body Sect warriors found themselves struggling.

"You all go first. I'll cover the retreat."

"Sect Master!!!"

"Go! Don't worry about me. I have my way of escaping."

Du Busi roared as countless green storms raged wildly.

He spared no effort in using his core soul power, encompassing all the soul engineers in his attacks.

He unleashed indiscriminate attacks on everyone.

At the peak of Rank 98, his terrifying strength was displayed in full force.

Even though Jing Hongchen and the others fought back desperately, they were still held in check by Du Busi.

With Du Busi covering the rear, the Body Sect powerhouses quickly entered the tunnel and vanished.

Du Busi wore a smile as he waved his hand, his soul power surging.

"Come, have some fun with me! Hahaha!"

Alone, he held off all the forces of Illustrious Virtue Hall.

At this moment, Du Busi was at his peak.

The frustration of being beaten down by Hai Bodong in the past had completely vanished.

As expected, he was still powerful—he had just encountered a monster back then.

Seeing the Body Sect members escape, Jing Hongchen was even more furious, his eyes burning with rage.

He unleashed his full strength and went all out.

"Jing Hongchen, don't even think about chasing them! Hahaha! The treasure is ours now!"

Du Busi laughed heartily, in an excellent mood.

"Old bastard, then leave your life here!"

Jing Hongchen roared in anger, and the other soul engineers also went berserk.

Faced with the frenzied attacks of so many soul engineers, Du Busi felt increasing pressure.

For a moment, he couldn't escape so easily.

Meanwhile, the Body Sect powerhouses followed the tunnel they had dug earlier, swiftly leaving the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy.

They arrived at an inconspicuous courtyard in Radiant City.

Spending over a year digging from Radiant City to the depths of Illustrious Virtue Hall—such perseverance from the Body Sect was truly astonishing.

"Why hasn't the Sect Master returned yet? We should go back and help him!"

After waiting anxiously for some time without seeing Du Busi return, some powerhouses grew restless.

"No! Our priority is to bring the hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo back to the Body Sect first."

"The Sect Master's strength is unrivaled—who could stop him?"

"If we don't leave quickly, we might be entangled by the Sun Moon Empire's soul engineers. This is their territory, after all."

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A tall elder spoke.

"Elder Duan is right. The Sect Master is incredibly powerful. How could mere Illustrious Virtue Hall stop him?"

"Besides, we must hurry. If the Sun Moon Empire's royal forces intervene, we won't be able to leave."

Another elder, also a Title Douluo, agreed.

Seeing these two senior experts share the same opinion, the rest of the group also nodded in agreement.

Without further hesitation, the Body Sect members carried the hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo and swiftly fled toward the outskirts of Radiant City.

Back in the hall beneath Illustrious Virtue Hall...

Du Busi fought fiercely, single-handedly facing the overwhelming numbers.

To buy time for the Body Sect's retreat, he had battled for a long time.

Looking at the nearly crazed soul engineers of Illustrious Virtue Hall, Du Busi felt immense pressure.

The sheer firepower of so many soul engineers focusing their attacks was overwhelming, even for him.

Having endured their assaults for so long, he had already sustained some internal injuries.

"It's about time. I can't drag this on any longer—I must escape quickly."

"If those reinforcements arrive, escaping will become difficult."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as his aura suddenly surged.

The abrupt increase in power caught Jing Hongchen and the others off guard.